Grindrod Intermodal provides a complete solution for containerized cargo:
• Complex warehousing & distribution solutions including cross dock and bonded warehousing.
• Full service countrywide and over border transportation of containerized cargo by road and rail,
• Comprehensive empty and full container depot services and
• Container sales and leasing
The warehousing operation offers a blue chip client base high levels of operational expertise. Nationally situated warehouses are dedicated to specific contracts or cargo types, including steel products, ferrochrome, cars, CKD components, sugar and unitized bulk cargo. Services include container packing and unpacking, cargo handling, storage and distribution, as well as customs services. Certain facilities are licensed to handle bonded cargo and also provide groupage services. In the project cargo arena, the lashing team has a reputation for ingenious solutions with specialized cargo.
The services of the transportation division include railage of full and empty containers. All routes between Transnet Port Terminals and Transnet Freight Rail terminals within South Africa and other southern African destinations are covered. A local cartage service in the major cities and a long distance service covers southern Africa. The company's operating system produces all prescribed transport documentation and monitors the movement of containers between respective delivery points, and reports progress to customers.
The depots store & handle empty and full general purpose, refrigerated & tank containers. Significant investment in systems and equipment has been made. Skilled artisans and technicians provide pre-trip, repair & washing services. Facilities are monitored 24/7 via a sophisticated CCTV network, with control rooms linked to emergency services and private armed response companies. The Maputo Inland Container Depot, a joint venture between Grindrod and DP World, started operating on 1 June 2011 on 8 000m2 of land from Maputo Port Devlopment Company.
The sales and leasing division specialize in buying, selling and leasing second-hand and refrigerated containers, as well as converting second-hand marine containers into accommodation (site offices, spaza shops, etc).
Greater supply chain efficiencies are now offered through the merger of a complementary national infrastructure in excess of 500 000m2, assets to over the value of R150 million and resources including a team of 700 dedicated employees. Key account managers are positioned in the offices of their customers to ensure forward and backward integration.